The Essential Mystics

Author : Andrew Harvey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780829814439
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential Gay Mystics written by Andrew Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of mystical writings from Sappho to Whitman, Virgil to Audre Lorde, this book celebrates the poetry and songs of those who love others of the same sex, covering the period of time from early Greek writers to the twentieth century.The Essential Gay Mystics is a collection of readings filled with great emotion, with over sixty selecions, helpful for individuals planning a union/commitment ceremony or as a gift for a special friend or yourself.

Author : Andrew Harvey
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062513796
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential Mystics written by Andrew Harvey and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-03-21 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the celebrated scholar and lecturer Andrew Harvey, a fascinating and inspiring introduction to the essential texts and themes of the great mystics. Not merely a feast of the greatest and wisest mystical revelations, 'The Essential Mystics' i

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
ISBN 13 : 1506485782
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 300 quotations, this book invites the reader to delve into the writings of the great contemplatives and mystics of the past two thousand years. The Little Book of Christian Mysticism provides a user-friendly, insightful, and potentially life-changing introduction to the essential teachings of the greatest mystics in the western wisdom traditions, past and present, including Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Merton, Evelyn Underhill, Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Julian of Norwich. Readers can use this book to initiate themselves into this visionary and ecstatic spiritual lineage, and they can also use it as a book of daily meditations. Small enough to fit in one's pocket or handbag, this is truly a user-friendly introduction to this venerable body of wisdom.

Author : Bernard McGinn
Publisher : Modern Library
ISBN 13 : 0812974212
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism written by Bernard McGinn and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2006-12-12 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton. Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism explores how human life is transformed through the search for direct contact with God. Part one examines the preparation for encountering God through biblical interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics’ actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been received over time, and how they practice their faith through private contemplation and public actions. In addition to his illuminating Introduction, Bernard McGinn provides accessible headnotes for each section, as well as numerous biographical sketches and a selected bibliography. Praise for The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism “No one is better equipped than Bernard McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature….This is an anthology which deserves to be read not only by those who study Christian history and theology, but by believers who long to deepen their own lives of prayer and service.” -- Anglican Theological Review “Bernard McGinn, a preeminent historian and interpreter of the Christian mystical tradition, has edited this fine collection of mystical writings, organizing them thematically....McGinn offers helpful introductions to each thematic section, author and entry, as well as a brief critical bibliography on mysticism. Published in the Modern Library Classic series, this is a great value.” – Christian Century "No-one is better equipped than Professor McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature. A first-class selection, by a first-class scholar." -- Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury “This accessible anthology by the scholarly world’s leading historian of the Western Christian mystical tradition easily outstrips all others in its comprehensiveness, the aptness of its selection of texts, and in the intelligent manner of its organization.” -- Denys Turner, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology, Yale Divinity School "An immensely rich anthology, assembled and introduced by our foremost student of mysticism. Both the scholar and the disciple will find God’s plenty here." -- Barbara Newman, Professor of English, Religion, and Classics, John Evans Professor of Latin, Northwestern University "An unusually clear and insightful exposition of major texts selected by one of the greatest scholars in the field of Christian mysticism, based on his vast erudition and uniquely sensitive interpretation. Like his other books, this one too is destined to become a classic.” -- Professor Moshe Idel, Hebrew University, Jerusalem

Author : Carl Mccolman
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1781808775
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 108 Mystics written by Carl Mccolman and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a user-friendly and potentially life-changing introduction to the wisdom teachings of 108 of the greatest mystics in the Western tradition. McColman's premise is that we all need teachers and companions to assist us in developing rich interior lives. It celebrates the universal power and wisdom of the teachings of the mystics, highlighting the ways in which their words can help anyone find greater love, purpose and a deeper sense of God's presence. McColman organizes the mystics into nine categories: visionaries, confessors, lovers, poets, saints, heretics, wisdom keepers, soul-friends and unitives, and he covers a wide range of mystics including Martin Luther King, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Dag Hammarskjold and C.S. Lewis, plus Evelyn Underhill, Simone Weil, Thomas Merton and Bede Griffiths.

Author : Carl McColman
Publisher : Broadleaf Books
ISBN 13 : 1506485766
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Christian Mysticism written by Carl McColman and published by Broadleaf Books . This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In popular usage, "mysticism" typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. "The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mytic." --William McNamara

Author : William Harmless
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN 13 : 0195300386
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mystics written by William Harmless and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2008 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mystics, William Harmless, S.J., introduces readers to the scholarly study of mysticism. He explores both mystics' extraordinary lives and their no-less-extraordinary writings using a unique case-study method centered on detailed examinations of six major Christian mystics: Thomas Merton, Bernard of Clairvaux, Hildegard of Bingen, Bonaventure, Meister Eckhart, and Evagrius Ponticus. Rather than presenting mysticism as a subtle web of psychological or theological abstractions, Harless's case-study approach brings things down to earth, restoring mystics to their historical context.

Author : Evelyn Underhill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Essentials of Mysticism and Other Essays written by Evelyn Underhill and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Harvey D. Egan
Publisher : Liturgical Press
ISBN 13 : 9780814660126
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Anthology of Christian Mysticism written by Harvey D. Egan and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Pueblo book." Includes bibliographical references (p. 610-615) and index.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The essential mystics : the soul's journey into truth written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: